GE SPACEMAKER 26976 User manual

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900 MHz Under the Counter Call
Waiting Caller ID Speakerphone/
Answering System
User’s Guide
26976

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EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched Telephone
Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations and the
Technical Requirements forTelephone Terminal Equipment published by ACTA.
1Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the US
number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.You must, upon request,
provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your
telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is
called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line
should not exceed 5.To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line
as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by
the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It
is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See
installation instructions for details.
Notes
•This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
•Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your
own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone
company.
•Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your
telephone from your line.
•If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line,
ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm equipment. If you
have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone
company or a qualified installer.
2Rights of the Telephone Company
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network,
the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of
service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant
such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case
of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of
such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and (3)
inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set
forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation of its business and not
inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes are expected to affect the use or
performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give you adequate
notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

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FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2)This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that
is “receiving” the interference).
•Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications
equipment and receiving antenna.
•Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiving antenna is connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “HowTo Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference
Problems.”This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product. Use of other accessories
may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Specific Absorption Ratio compliance for body-worn operations is restricted to belt-clips,
holsters or similar accessories that have no metallic component in the assembly and must
provide at least 0.7cm separation between the device, including its antenna and the user's body.
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSETHIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUIPMENT APPROVAL INFORMATION ......... 2
INTERFERENCE INFORMATION .................... 3
FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS ......... 3
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY .................... 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................. 4
INTRODUCTION ...................................... 6
HANDSET AND BASE LAYOUT ................... 7
BEFORE Y OU BEGIN ............................... 8
PARTS CHECKLIST .............................. 8
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS ......... 8
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM ............ 8
INSTALLATION ........................................ 8
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES .. 9
INSTALLING THE PHONE ........................... 9
UNDER CABINET MOUNTING ................. 10
PARTS PACKED WITH YOUR UNIT ........ 11
BEFORE MOUNTING ............................. 11
MOUNTING PROCEDURE .................... 12
PROGRAMMING THE PHONE ................... 13
LANGUAGE ..................................... 14
AREA CODE .................................... 14
TONE PULSE ................................... 14
SET CONTRAST ............................... 14
ANSWERING SYSTEM ON/OFF ......... 15
NUMBER OF RINGS .......................... 15
ANSWERING SYSTEM REMOTE
ACCESS SECURITY CODE ...... 15
DEFAULT SETTING ........................... 16
SETTING THET IME ............................ 16
TELEPHONE OPERATION ........................ 17
RECEIVING ACALL ........................... 17
MAKING ACALL .............................. 17
REDIAL .......................................... 17
FLASH ........................................... 17
INUSE INDICATOR LIGHT .................. 17
CHANNEL BUTTON ........................... 17
TEMPORARY T ONE ............................ 18
EXIT .............................................. 18
FINDING THE HANDSET ..................... 18
RINGER SWITCH .............................. 18
VOLUME ........................................ 18
CALL T IMER .................................... 18
SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION ................... 19
SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION ................. 19
SPEAKERPHONE USE ........................ 19
INDICATOR LIGHT ............................. 19
SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME ................... 19
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION ........... 19
VOICE INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 19
RECORDING THE OUTGOING
ANNOUNCEMENT ................. 20
REVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT ............. 20
MESSAGES INDICATOR ...................... 20
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE ..... 20
MESSAGE PLAYBACK ........................ 21
ANSWERING SYSTEM MEMORY FULL .. 21
ERASING MESSAGES ........................ 21
LEAVING AMEMO ........................... 21
REMOTE ACCESS ............................. 21
CALLER ID (CID) ................................ 22
CALL WAITING CALLER ID ................ 22
RECEIVING AND STORING CALLS ......... 23
REVIEWING CID RECORDS ................ 23
TRANSFERRING CID RECORDS TO
MEMORY ........................... 23
DELETING THE CID RECORD
SHOWING IN THE DISPLAY ..... 24
DELETING ALL CID RECORDS ............ 24

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DIALING ACID NUMBER .................. 24
CHANGING THE CID NUMBER
FORMAT ............................. 24
RADIO OPERATION ............................... 25
AM ANTENNA ................................ 25
FM ANTENNA ................................ 25
TURNING ON THE RADIO ................... 25
BAND ............................................ 25
RADIO VOLUME ............................... 25
CHANGING STATIONS ....................... 25
STORING PRESET STATIONS .............. 25
USING PRESET STATIONS ................. 26
MEMORY ............................................ 26
STORING ANAME AND NUMBER IN
MEMORY ........................... 26
CHANGING ASTORED NUMBER .......... 27
STORING AREDIAL NUMBER ............. 27
DIALING ASTORED NUMBER ............. 27
INSERTING APAUSE IN THE DIALING
SEQUENCE ......................... 28
REVIEWING AND DELETING STORED
NUMBERS .......................... 28
CHAIN DIALING FROM MEMORY .... 28
PROGRAMMABLE T IMER ......................... 29
SETTING THET IMER .......................... 29
STARTING THET IMER ........................ 29
STOPPING THET IMER ........................ 29
PAUSING THET IMER ......................... 29
USING THET IMER WITH
OTHER MODES ................... 30
TALK MODE ................................. 30
CHANGING THE BATTERY ....................... 30
DISPLAY MESSAGES ............................. 31
HANDSET SOUND SIGNALS ................... 32
HEADSET AND BELT CLIP OPERATION ...... 32
CONNECTING AN OPTIONAL
HEADSET TO THE HANDSET ................ 32
CONNECTING THE BELT CLIP .............. 32
TROUBLESHOOTING T IPS ........................ 33
CALLER ID ................................ 33
TELEPHONE ............................... 33
SERVICE ............................................. 35
LIMITED W ARRANTY ............................. 36
INDEX ................................................ 37
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM .................... 39

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INTRODUCTION
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment, there are basic
safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this
product and save them for future reference.
Your Caller ID phone stores and displays specific information, provided
by your local telephone company, to subscribers of Caller ID or similar
caller identification services.
Your Caller ID phone enables you to:
•Identify callers before you answer the phone.
•View the time and date of each incoming call.
•Record up to 40 Caller ID messages sequentially.
•Know who called while you were away or on the phone.
To get the most from your new phone, we suggest that you take a few
minutes right now to read through this user's guide.
IMPORTANT: In order to use all of the Caller ID features of this
phone, you must subscribe to either the standard Name/Number
Caller ID Service or Call Waiting Caller ID Service. To know who is
calling while you are on the phone, you must subscribe to Call
Waiting Caller ID Service.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you
should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in
case the power in your home goes out.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at
frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs, microwave
ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base
of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a
TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such interference continues, move
the cordless telephone farther away from these appliances.

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HANDSET AND BASE LAYOUT

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS CHECKLIST
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
TELEPHONE JACK REQUIREMENTS
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular
telephone jack, which might look like the one
pictured here, installed in your home. If you don’t
have a modular jack, call your local phone company
to find out how to get one installed.
DIGITAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to provide protection
against false ringing, unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
When you place the handset in the base, the unit verifies its security
code. After a power outage or battery replacement, you should place the
handset in the base for about 20 seconds to reset the code.
INSTALLATION
•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
•Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
•Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
•Temporarily disconnect any equipment connected to the phone such
as faxes, other phones, or modems.
Modular
telephone
line jack
Wall plate
Base Handset Belt clip AC power
supply Telephone line cord

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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
•Install telephone near both a telephone (modular) jack and an
electrical power outlet.
•Avoid sources of noise, such as a window by a busy street, and electrical
noise, such motors, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting.
•Avoid heat sources, such as heating air ducts, heating appliances,
radiators, and direct sunlight.
•Avoid areas of excessive moisture or extremely low temperature.
•Avoid dusty locations.
•Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
INSTALLING THE PHONE
NOTE : The handset can be charged facing up or down.
1. Set the RINGER switch on the handset and Spacemaker
®
base to ON.
2. Place handset in the Spacemaker
®
cradle.
3. The Spacemaker
®
base has a retractable AC plug. Pull down the blades
and plug the base into an electrical outlet.
4. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
CAUTION: Use only the ATLINKS USA, Inc. 5-2541 power
supply that came with this unit. Using other power supplies
may damage the unit.
5. Place the handset in the Spacemaker
®
base.
6. Allow the handset to charge on a flat surface, such as a desk, table or
desktop, for 16 hours prior to first use and wall mounting. If you don't
properly charge the phone, battery performance is compromised.

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NOTE: DO NOT connect the telephone line to the modular jack
until the phone has charged for 16 hours.
7. Plug the telephone line cord into the PHONE LINE jack on the bottom
of the base and into a modular jack.
NOTE: The phone automatically defaults to touch-tone dialing.
To change to pulse (rotary) dialing, see "Tone/Pulse" If you
don't know which type of service you have, check with your local
telephone company.
UNDER CABINET MOUNTING
Tools Required:
•Drill and 1/4" Drill Bit • Ruler or Tape Measure
•Nail or Awl • Scissors
•Screwdriver - Phillips • Countersink (optional)
•Masking Tape • Safety Glasses
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MOUNTING HARDWARE PACKED WITH YOUR UNIT:
3 - 1/4" Spacers 3 - Washers
3 - 1/2" Spacers 2 - Cord hooks
3 - 1" Spacers 1 - Mounting
template
3 - 2 3/4" Phillips head screws
OR
3 - 1 5/8" Phillips head screws
BEFORE MOUNTING
Empty the contents of the cabinet under which the unit is to be mounted
and thoroughly clean the underside to remove any greasy residue. We
recommend the unit be mounted at the front edge of the cabinet.
IMPORTANT: For secure mounting, the screws must go into the unit
to a depth of at least 3/8" If the overall length from the bottom of the
cabinet shelf to the bottom of the overhang is more than 1 3/4", you
will need to use a wood shim. The shim can be located between the
cabinet shelf bottom and the spacers. Make sure the wood is at least
as thick as the excess over 1 3/4". If a shim is necessary, longer screws
(available at most local hardware stores) are required.
Cut out the template on the line indicated.The template size and screw
hole positions are identical to the top of the unit.
Need original art. Has to be exact
size if it is going to be put in book.
Also need exact measurements
(hole spacing)
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hooks here -----

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MOUNTING PROCEDURE
1. If your cabinet does not have an overhang:
a) Position the template in the desired location on the underside of
the cabinet, flush with the front edge of the cabinet.
b) Tape the template in place and go to step 2.
If your cabinet has an overhang:
a) Measure the thickness of the overhang.
b) Fold the front of the template downward along the printed
guideline closest to the thickness of your cabinet.
c) Tape folded-down portion to backside of the overhang, and tape
the template to the cabinet underside.
NOTE: If your cabinet has glue blocks or other obstructions, cut out
corresponding areas on the template to clear them. Do not cut out or
cut through the screw holes in the Template.
CAUTION: We recommend safety glasses be worn while
drilling screw holes to prevent the possibility of eye injury.
2. Drill three 1/4" diameter holes through the underside of the cabinet.
TIP: On wooden cabinets you may want to mark and start the drill
holes with a nail or an awl. Be sure to hold the drill very firmly against
the cabinet.
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Use masking tape above the hole locations on the inside of the cabinet
shelf to reduce splintering.
If installing the unit under a wood cabinet, you may want to
countersink the drilled hole from the INSIDE of the cabinet. This will
eliminate the use of washers and allow the screw head to be flush with
the floor of your cabinet. If you cannot countersink the holes, use the
supplied washers.
3. Remove the template and drill shavings from inside and underneath
the cabinet.
4. If your cabinet doesn't have an overhang, go to step 5.
If your cabinet has an overhang, select the spacer or combination of
spacers equal to or longer than the cabinet overhang.
5. Insert screws from the INSIDE of the cabinet. If you did not
countersink the drilled holes, position the washers, flat side down, and
place the screws in the holes.
If your cabinet does not have an overhang, go to Step 7.
6. Hold the screw heads down while you push the selected spacers onto
the screws under the cabinet. Be sure to push spacers until they are
firmly against the cabinet bottom and/or fully nested (if more than one
is used).
7. Align the unit under the screws. Hold the screw holes on the top of the
unit against the mounting screws and partially tighten the screws.
Do not fully tighten until all 3 screws are installed.
8. Extend the cord towards an electrical outlet and secure by using the
cord hooks to hold the cord out of the way. For a more attractive
appearance, place the cord hooks at the back edge of the cabinet (on
or next to wall) directly over the electrical outlet to be used.
To attach cord hooks peel off the adhesive on the back of the hooks
and attach to a clean, dry surface on the underside of the cabinet or
back wall.

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PROGRAMMING THE PHONE
There are five programmable menus available: Language, Area Code,
Tone/Pulse Dialing, Contrast
and Default.
LANGUAGE
1. Make sure the Spacemaker
®
phone is OFF (in standby mode).
2. Press the program/flash button until
SET LANGUAGE shows in the
display.
3. Use the CID VOL(+)/CID VOL(-) to select ENGLISH, FRENCH or
SPANISH. ENGLISH is the default.
4. Press the program/flash button to store.
5. Press the *tone/exit button to return to standby mode.
AREA CODE
1. Make sure the Spacemaker
®
phone is OFF (in standby mode).
2. Press the program/flash button until
SET AREA shows in the display
3. Use the CID VOL(+)/CID VOL(-) to select the three digits of your local
area code.
4. Press the program/flash button to store the selected digit.
5. Repeat Step 3 until all 3 digits are selected.
6. Press the program/flash button to store.
7. P ress the *tone/exit button to return to standby mode.
TONE PULSE
1. Make sure the Spacemaker
®
phone is OFF (in standby mode).
2. Press the program/flash button until
SETTONE/PULSE shows in the
display
3. Use the CID VOL(+)/CID VOL(-) to select TONE or PULSE dialing. TONE
dialing is the default.
4. Press the program/flash button to store.
5. Press the *tone/exit button to return to standby mode.
SET CONTRAST
1. Make sure the Spacemaker
®
phone is OFF (in standby mode).

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2. Press the program/flash button until SET CONTRAST shows in the
display.
3. Use the CID VOL(+)/CID VOL(-) to select the desired setting.
NOTE: As you scroll through the contrast settings, the display
contrast changes accordingly.
4. Press the program/flash button to store.
5. Press the *tone/exit button to return to standby mode.
ANSWERING SYSTEM ON/OFF
1. Make sure the Spacemaker
®
phone is OFF (in standby mode).
2. Press the program/flash button until
SET ANSWERER shows in the
display.
3. Use the CID VOL(+)/CID VOL(-) to select ON or OFF .
4. Press the program/flash button to store.
5Press the *tone/exit button to return to standby mode.
NOTE: The displays shows ANS.ON or ANS.OFF to indicate the status
of the answering system.
NUMBER OF RINGS
1. Make sure the Spacemaker
®
phone is OFF (in standby mode).
2. Press the program/flash button until
RINGTO ANSWER shows in the
display.
3. Use the CID VOL(+)/CID VOL(-) to select 3 , 4, 5 or 6 rings before the
answering system answers the call.
4. Press the program/flash button to store.
5. Press the *tone/exit button to return to standby mode.
ANSWERING SYSTEM REMOTE ACCESS SECURITY CODE
1. Make sure the Spacemaker
®
is OFF (in standby mode).
2. Press the program/flash button until
SECURITY CODE shows in the
display.
3. Use the CID VOL(+)/CID VOL(-) to select the three digits of your
access code.

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4. Press the program/flash button to store.
5. Repeat Step 3 until the 3 digit security code is selected.
6. Press the program/flash button to store.
7. P ress the *tone/exit button to return to standby mode.
DEFAULT SETTING
1. Make sure the Spacemaker
®
phone is OFF (in standby mode).
2. Press the program/flash button until
DEFAULT SETTING shows in the
display.
3. Use the CID VOL(+)/CID VOL(-) to select
NO or YES . NO is the default.
4. Press the program/flash button to store.
5. If you select YES , the Spacemaker
®
uses the default values as follows:
SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SET AREA CODE - - -
SETTONE PULSE TONE
SET CONTRAST 1
ANSWERER ON/ OFF ON
RINGTO ANSWER 5
SECURITY CODE 123
6. Press the EXIT button to return to standby mode.
SETTING THE TIME
1. Make sure the Spacemaker
®
phone is OFF (in standby mode).
2. To set the hour press and hold the hour button for one second.The
hour field in the display flashes, and the unit plays back the current
hour.
3. Press the hour button again until the correct hour of the day shows in
the display.
NOTE: If you do not press a button after two seconds the hour
setting is saved and the unit exits the time setting mode.

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5. Press and hold the hour button again for one second and the unit exits
the hour mode.
6. Repeat this process for setting minutes and day, using the minute and
day buttons instead.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
RECEIVING ACALL
1. Press theTALK/callback button and begin speaking.
2. When finished, press TALK/callback again and hang up the handset.
MAKING ACALL
1. Press theTALK/callback button.
2. Dial a telephone number.
3. When finished, press TALK/callback again and hang up the handset.
REDIAL
While the phone is on, press the redial button to redial the last number
you dialed (up to 32 digits). If you get a busy signal, and want to keep
dialing the number, just press redial again (you don't have to turn the
phone off and back on).
FLASH
Use the flash/program button to activate custom calling services such as
call waiting or call transfer, which are available through your local phone
company.
TIP: Don’t use the TALK/callback button to activate custom calling
services such as call waiting, or you’ll hang up the phone.
INUSE INDICATOR LIGHT
The in use/charge indicator is lit when the handset is charging in the base
or charge cradle, or when the phone is ON. It flashes when you receive a
call or when the page button is pressed.
CHANNEL BUTTON
While talking, you might need to manually change the channel in order to
get rid of static. Press and release the channel/delete button to advance to
the next channel. The current channel number appears on the left side of
the display.

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TEMPORARY TONE
This feature enables pulse (rotary) service phone users to access touch-
tone services offered by banks, credit card companies, etc., by pressing
the *tone/exit button to temporarily make the phone touch-tone
compatible.To get information about your bank account, for example,
you would:
1. Call the bank’s information line.
2. Press the *tone/exit button after your call is answered.
3. Follow the voice instructions to complete your transaction.
4. Hang up when finished. The phone returns to pulse (rotary) service.
EXIT
Press the *tone/exit button to cancel any command you initiated.
FINDING THE HANDSET
This feature helps locate a misplaced handset.
Press the page button on the base. Both handsets beep continuously for
about two minutes or until you press any button on the handset. You may
also press page to cancel.
NOTE: The ringer does not have to be ON for this feature to work.
RINGER SWITCH
The ringer switch must be ON for the handset to ring during incoming calls.
VOLUME
While talking, press the volume buttons (left and right arrows) to adjust
the listening level of the handset's earpiece.There are four volume levels.
Press the right arrow (+) button to increase the volume level, and press
the left arrow (-) button to decrease. VOL 1 is the lowest level and VOL 4 is
the loudest.
CALL TIMER
While you are talking on the phone, the total talk time is displayed on the
bottom line of the display.

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SPEAKERPHONE OPERATION
SPEAKERPHONE LOCATION
For best speakerphone performance, avoid the following:
•Areas with high background noise. (The microphone might pick up
these sounds and prevent the speakerphone from going into the
receiving mode when you finish talking.)
•Surfaces affected by vibration.
•Recessed areas such as in a corner, under a cupboard, or next to a
cabinet, which can generate an echo effect.
SPEAKERPHONE USE
Note the following guidelines when using the speakerphone:
•The speakerphone works similar to a two-way radio, you can only
listen or talk at one time.
•Stay reasonably close to the phone so that you can be clearly heard by
the person to whom you are talking.
•Press the speaker button to turn on the speakerphone.
•Press the left or right arrow button on the base to adjust the
speakerphone listening level.You will hear a tone when you reach the
minimum or maximum volume level.
INDICATOR LIGHT
The speakerphone is ON when the indicator light is turned on.
SPEAKERPHONE VOLUME
You may choose from eight volume levels.
Use the volume up or down arrow buttons to adjust the speaker volume
to a comfortable level.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering machine.
VOICE INSTRUCTIONS
If you need additional assistance, the voice instructions will be
announced after turning on the answering machine function.

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RECORDING THE OUTGOING ANNOUNCEMENT
For best results when recording, you should be about 9 inches from the
microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible.
1. Make sure the Spacemaker
®
unit is ON.
2. Press and hold the announce button. Hold the button down until you
finish the announcement.
3. Begin talking after you hear the beep.
4. Release the button after you finish your announcement.
5. If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a default
announcement will play. To return to the default announcement after
you have recorded your own outgoing announcement, press the
announce button and release it when you hear the beep.
Sample Outgoing Announcement
Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave your
name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks.
REVIEWING ANNOUNCEMENT
•Press and release the announce button to play your outgoing
announcement.
MESSAGES INDICATOR
The base display shows you how many new messages and total
messages you have. The message indicator flashes to indicate you
have new messages.
SCREENING CALLS FROM THE BASE
You can screen incoming calls by waiting for the caller to begin leaving a
message (to hear who it is), then pick up the handset, and pressTALK/
callback or the SPEAKER button to talk to the caller. The answering
machine automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or
pick up an extension phone.
TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear
your incoming calls.